Senior Accountant

COMPANY
Thea Pharma Inc. is the newly established US commercial organization of French-based pharmaceutical company, Laboratoires Théa (Clermont-Ferrand). Thea Pharma markets a suite of leading eye-care drugs that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including iYUZEH, Zioptan®, Cosopt®, Cosopt® PF, Azasite®, Akten®, and Betimol®, as well as AcellFX™ Acellular Amniotic Membrane and the portfolio of iVIZIA dry-eye drops and eyelid hygiene products. By focusing its parent company’s passion and expertise within the U.S. market, Thea Pharma’s goal is to deliver uncompromising care that enables all stakeholders to envision the future of ophthalmic treatment with eyes wide open.

SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant partners closely with the U.S. Finance team and supports the Corporate Headquarters' financial needs, under the supervision of the Accounting Controller and works closely with the Accounting and Reporting Manager and FP&A in the areas of accounts payable, payroll, travel & expenses, insurance, and managing the general ledger. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Procure to Pay and Monthly Close Support:

• Manage and oversee the accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments.
• Review and approve vendor invoices, payment runs and supporting documentation.
• Monitor and maintain the procure-to-pay (P2P) workflow, ensuring compliance with company purchasing policies.
• Assist with payroll accounting, including payroll journal entries and reconciliations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure purchase orders are properly created, approved, and matched to invoices.
• Play a key role in the monthly close and complete all monthly transactions, journal entries and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Partnering with Accounting and FP&A to ensure accurate financial reporting, budget alignment, and strategic decision-making support

Accounting, Compliance, and Audit Support:

• Maintain SOX controls and ensure compliance with international statutory reporting requirements. 
• Support subsidiary financial reporting and reconciliation processes. 
• Assist with financial audits, coordinate with external auditors, and provide necessary documentation and analysis.
• Help strengthen and uphold internal controls for financial operations. 
• Support financial system transformations and UAT testing. 

Functional Leadership and Collaboration: 

• Initiate and support optimal financial processes and support company objectives. 
• Collaborate across multiple teams for successful implementation of financial projects and initiatives. 
• Manage ad hoc projects and analyses as needed. 

Data Analysis

• Integrate and ensure data integrity of third-party feeds into business warehousing platforms.
• Help evolve advanced data models for revenue tracking and reporting. 

• Conduct data quality audits and reconcile data discrepancies to ensure data integrity.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Able work in a culturally diverse environment.
• Can effectively communicate with colleagues from other countries.
• Positive work ethic, excellent communication and organizational skills, high attention to detail, and unquestionable integrity and personal ethics. 
• Firm understanding of SOX compliance and extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP with the ability and ingenuity to adapt financials to view in French GAAP. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master of Science in Accountancy, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Pursuing CPA and/or MBA, desirable
• 10+ years of total accounting or finance experience across industries
• Minimum 6+ years of accounting experience
• Regulatory, Compliance, and Audited ERP system experience
• Hands-on ERP migration and systems experience (Concur, NetSuite)
• Startup dynamic and fast-paced environment experience, preferred 
• International and complex matrixed organization experience, preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity enough to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriately. Additional physical and mental requirements include: 
  • Can hear accurately the spoken word with moderate office noise or plant noise 
  • Can apply deductive reasoning and understand complicated issues 
  • Can receive instructions and follow work rules and company policies 
  • Can follow safety and security practices 
  • Can meet deadlines and effectively deal with office stress 
  • Can accurately communicate ideas, facts and technical information
  • Maintain confidentiality of certain information 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS AND PERKS
Thea offers a full suite of employee benefits, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; a generous schedule of paid time off (PTO); life and disability insurance; paid parental leave; and a competitive 401(k) company match. Thea is a flexible and entrepreneurial work environment where you will enjoy an inclusive culture and the opportunity to have your voice and ideas directly shape the future of the company.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $95k to $115k. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

EEO STATEMENT
Thea Pharma Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. At Thea, we not only support the diversity of our employee population, we celebrate the way our team member’s unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to the success of our company. Thea does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Thea Pharma Inc. does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.

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